
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo Terrace Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,100 (8 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo Terrace?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Mateo Terrace Studio Apartments | $2,401 | $1,750 | $2,741 |
San Mateo Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,095 | $1,105 | $4,654 |
San Mateo Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,037 | $2,890 | $6,595 |
San Mateo Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,393 | $3,559 | $4,982 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the San Mateo Terrace Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available San Mateo Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Mateo Terrace area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Bonnie Brae Terrace priced from $1,750. 1950 Ivy St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,275. Here are the most affordable San Mateo Terrace apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bonnie Brae Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo Terrace, CA
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo Terrace area is the $3.68 price per square foot 2 Bedroom A Model at West 5th in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $3,512. The second greatest value San Mateo Terrace apartment is the 2x1 Model at Belmont Square Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Mateo Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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West 5th | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $3.68 |
Belmont Square Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.85 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Poppy Premier 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
2727 Edison | Claremont | 1BR,1BA | $4.46 |
Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo Terrace Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Mateo Terrace?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Mateo Terrace is under $3,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in San Mateo Terrace is 1950 Ivy St which is listed at $2,275, while the average apartment in San Mateo Terrace costs $4,516.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Mateo Terrace?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in San Mateo Terrace that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Mateo Terrace?
Cheap apartments in San Mateo Terrace have an average cost of $1,016 which is $3,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Mateo Terrace.
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